Valentine’s Day is just a week away, and whether you’re spending the day with your sweetheart or you’re single and plan to have a good time, we know that you deserve some love this year.
There are so many romantic things to do in Chicago at this time of the year from going on a date night with that special someone to planning a romantic getaway with your significant other. However, it can sometimes be stressful with the planning and making a decision on the exact Valentine’s Day idea to participate in due to the large number of Romantic Attractions, Events and Restaurants here in Chi-Town. But no need to fret! hubub is here to help you!
To cut down the stress and help you make your Valentine’s Day plans, hubub has Unveiled 10 Most Romantic Things to do on Valentine’s Day 2020 or for a romantic date night at any time of the year.
Here is hubub’s ultimate Valentine’s Day Guide!
1.Share Fondue at Geja’s Café
For more than 50 years, Geja’s Café has been a mainstay in Lincoln Park. The fondue place is well known by Chicagoans as one of the most romantic restaurants in Chicago. For this reason, the Valentine’s Day package at Geja’s Café has everything you desire for an indulgent evening. You will be served with their famous creamy Swiss Gruyere Cheese Fondue, along with fresh hot breads, vegetables and fruits for dipping, their crisp house salad, dressed with tangy Dijion vinaigrette with warm cheese fondue appetizer and a glass of rosé champagne in a candle room, surrounded by the music of Flamenco and classical guitar. This is a perfect place to kindle romance this Valentine’s Day.
2. Enjoy a Dip at Aire Ancient Bath
Get ready to be pampered in an exotic bath with your valentine at Aire Ancient Baths. Located in a restored factory in River West, close to the West Loop, this is far from your ordinary spa experience. This is the best spot for couples who want to try something new and also relax themselves. Their packages include sessions where you’ll have access to 6 thermal hot baths, ice, salt and jet baths. So, you can either choose to book for their Valentine’s Day special bath for couples or begin with a candlelit thermal bath, after which you can add on experiences such as luxurious massages, aromatherapy steam and salt exfoliation. You can even dive yourself in a bath filled with red wine. You should make your reservation beforehand. This is certainly a unique place to spend with your beloved.
3. Sightsee on A Valentine’s Day Cruise
With stunning skyline views, inspired cuisine and many more, take your Valentine’s Day date night to a whole new perspective with a riverfront or lakefront cruise. Make this Valentine’s Day your most memorable, where you and your sweetheart will join aboard one of Chicago’s cruise lines to dine and dance the night away with a live DJ and the city’s skyline in the background. Whether you’re searching for a buffet, even brunch or a seated meal, there’s always a cruise for you.
Odyssey Cruise and Spirit Cruise in downtown Chicago offer Valentine’s Day cruise packages which both include private table with incredible views of Chicago Architecture, three-course seated dinner, brunch buffet and dinner buffet, dance floor with a live DJ.
4.Cozy Up In A Legendary Live Jazz At Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
The Green Mill Cocktail Lounge, popularly known as Uptown’s beloved is an entertainment spot on Broadway in Chicago city perfect for a date night on Valentine’s Day for Jazz music lovers. This spot is good for soaking up and taking in the very smooth sounds of the city’s Jazz scene. The show begins at 5pm on Valentine’s Day with Andy Brown Solo Jazz Guitar Cocktail Hour show, next in line is the Vintage-style Big Band Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra and then the music carries on throughout the weekend.
5.Dinner At The Signature Lounge, Hancock Center
Located at the top of the Hancock building on the 95th floor, is one of Chicago’s most romantic restaurants, The Signature Lounge. Apart from the place being stunning with a phenomenal view, the food is equally delicious and drinks very exquisite. This is a great spot to get geared up for a romantic evening out with that special someone on Valentine’s Day. As part of their Valentine’s Day package, there will be a four-course prix fixe menu and also an Ultimate Romantic Dinner Package which includes the experience of a private dining with live musical entertainment and Dom Perignon Champagne. This place is likely to fill up quickly due to its high in demand nature so it’s best to book and make your reservations way ahead of time.
6. Take A Relaxing Stroll At The Maggie Daley Park
Your day isn’t over if you don’t consider going on a relaxed stroll with your love at the Maggie Daley Park. This free, interactive and picturesque lake park is a must see as well as the beautiful Cancer Survivors Garden which is currently one of the top-ranked, open-air marriage spots in Chicago city, making it ideal for couple bonding time this Valentine’s Day. Close to the park, you can choose to skate in the public part of the park with your Val this winter.
7.Go on a Date to A Magic Show At The Chicago Magic Lounge
Be awed at a magic show with your date this Valentine’s Day at the Chicago Magic Lounge. This place is home to most of the city’s great magicians, performing all the time from mind-bending illusions to up-close card tricks. On Valentine’s Day Evening, there will be a signature show at the lounge comprising of two special shows featuring two stage performances and table-side magic. Grab your tickets for either the show staring at 7pm or 10pm and enjoy a glass of bubbly and decadent truffles by Katherine Anne Confections to get astonished with magic. You are also guaranteed a table for two if you purchase Mazzanine, Front Row or Premium Floor tickets for the Valentine’s Day Performances. Make this Valentine’s Day an unforgettable magical date night for your loved one.
8. A Romantic Painting Class At Bottle And Bottega
Find a perfect date night this Valentine’s Day at Bottle and Bottega and paint an unforgettable day! Bottle and Bottega, Chicago’s first BYOB and painting class studio organizes a special class for couples who desire to explore their artistic side and try out something new every year on Valentine’s Day. Be prepared to create a masterpiece with bae while sipping a glass of wine and enjoying delicious snacks.
9.Take a Test Ride At The Chicago Auto Show
Surprise your loved one on Valentine’s Day by taking them on a test ride at the Chicago Auto Show, the city’s longest and biggest-running car show. During the event, you get to take a test ride with your sweetheart on either one of the three indoor tracks or six outdoor test drives on the road. This show is also on a good budget with tickets ranging from $6 to $12.
10.Go on A Cooking Class Date At The Chopping Block
As they say, a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach so why not create an unforgettable meal at The Chopping Block this Valentine with the love of your life? On Valentine’s Day, Merchandise Mart and the Lincoln Square locations offer variety of Partner courses including hands-on classes where you and bae get to prepare with expert instruction, a unique, multi-course meal. Select from themes like Midnight in Paris and California Wine Country. Class times and prices vary, so it is advisable to explore the full schedule on their website. (www.thechoppingblock.com)
On this Valentine’s Day, make it a point to give your lover a special treat and make the day more memorable with hubub’s ultimate Valentine’s Day Guide.
Anything we missed? Got any romantic ideas for this Valentine’s Day in Chicago that you want to share? Tell us in the comment section below!
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